Vardar could not clinch the league title after falling 1:0 to Shkendija, while Rabotnichki inched within three points of the table leaders after downing Metalurg 2:0. Two rounds remain in the championship play-offs.
Shkupi and Mladost CD secure promotion
Round 25 of the Second League saw Shkupi and Mladost CD get officially promoted to the First League, while Drita was officially relegated.
First League Power Rankings (4th edition)
There have been quite a few changes in the fourth edition of our power rankings for the First League. Shkendija, Bregalnica and Pelister rose on our list based on their form over the past five games. The 2014/15 season of the First League is nearing completion. Vardar is only one win away from securing the
Overview of Round 29 in the First League
Vardar and Rabotnichki played an entertaining 2:2 draw, Pelister closed the gap on struggling Turnovo to only one point for the 8th position, while Shkendija needed two late goals to overcome a stubborn Sileks defense.
Overview of Round 28 in the First League
Pelister collected a crucial victory against Turnovo, Shkendija extended its stronghold for 3rd place with a win over Renova, while both Vardar and Rabotnichki took care of business against Metalurg and Sileks, respectively.
Schedule released for remainder of season
The championship and relegation play-offs get underway this weekend after the regular season concluded following Round 27.
Overview of Round 27 in the First League
Vardar beat Rabotnichki in the Skopje derby, Shkendija dismantled Turnovo, Metalurg clinched a top-6 finish despite only drawing 0:0 against Teteks, Bregalnica defeated Sileks, while Pelister and Renova shared the points in Bitola.
Overview of Round 26 in the First League
Shkendija scored a late goal to get past Vardar, Rabotnichki was held to a home draw against Metalurg, while Sileks narrowly beat Pelister to guarantee itself a top-6 finish, thus avoiding the relegation play-off.
Overview of Round 25 in the First League
Just like Rabotnichki, Vardar utilized a late goal this round to beat their opponent, Pelister recorded its first league win in over seven months by downing last placed Teteks, while nothing changed for the teams ranked between 5th and 8th place.
Renovations begin at Pelister’s stadium
With help from UEFA’s HatTrick programme, the first part of the stadium’s renovation began on Wednesday.